Austin Real Estate Blog

A home appraisal is the estimated value of a property based on the condition and location of the property, plus comparable sales and market trends. It’s performed by a licensed Austin appraiser. Why do you...

What is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and allows you as a resident to affect how many Congressional seats your state gets? AND affects how much of possibly billions of federal dollars come to your...

A typical American family spends nearly $2,000 per year on their home energy bills. But did you know that much of that money goes out the window — literally? Energy is frequently wasted through leaky...

The new year is underway and buyers, sellers and real estate professionals are keeping a close watch on the real estate market trends for 2020. Whether this is the year you’re thinking of entering the...

As Austin’s economy continues to thrive and the city consistently leads as one of the most popular living destinations in the country, it’s no surprise that the real estate market remains a seller’s one. So,...

Open houses in Austin have often been a key feature in the real estate professional’s marketing toolkit for decades. While there’s been much debate recently among Realtors® across the country on the effectiveness of open...

Preparing your home for sale goes beyond giving it a good cleaning and a few coats of paint. It requires staging. Home staging is all about creating a warm, inviting mood that helps potential buyers...

If you’re considering renting an apartment in Austin, you’ve probably already started searching the many realty websites and apps to see what’s available in your desired neighborhood. While these online tools make it easy to...

To keep up with Austin’s accelerating job and population growth, real estate developers are working at a fast clip to build houses, townhouses and condos throughout the metro area. In fact, 2018 was the second...

Get Ahead of the Curve with These Top Home Search Tips Whether it’s your first home or your retirement home, searching for your new Austin home can be equal parts exciting and overwhelming. While your...

Being Financially Prepared Is One of the First Steps to a Successful Home Sale Owning a home is the quintessential American dream. But if you’re a prospective home buyer — especially a first-time home buyer...

Investing in Austin Real Estate? Follow our Handy Guide to Make the Most of Your Investment With its robust diverse economy, soaring population growth (almost 40 percent in the last decade) and reputation as the...